Overview
- Mojang announced Wednesday that Minecraft will launch as a native, optimized edition on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026.
- The Switch 2 edition will ship with Vibrant Visuals enabled by default, bringing enhanced lighting, volumetric fog, improved water reflections, directional lighting, and more detailed shadows while keeping the game’s blocky aesthetic.
- Mojang confirmed a digital upgrade path for players who already own Minecraft on the original Nintendo Switch, but it has not yet released specifics on eligibility or pricing.
- Nintendo’s exclusive Super Mario Mash‑Up pack will be updated to use the new visuals, preserving Mario-themed worlds and skins such as Peach’s Castle and Delfino Plaza for Switch players.
- The Switch 2 launch comes as Mojang continues rapid expansion of the franchise—Vibrant Visuals first arrived in recent updates and the company has also announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 and a new movie for 2027—which makes upcoming details on upgrade pricing and Marketplace support the next items to watch.